Paradise Park Reservoir Report

Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Paradise Park is a private irrigation dam located in Uintah, Utah, along the Paradise Creek.


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Summary

Constructed in 1924 by the USDA NRCS, this earth dam stands at a hydraulic height of 37 feet and a structural height of 42 feet, with a length of 1500 feet. The dam has a storage capacity of 4060 acre-feet and serves the primary purpose of irrigation.

Managed by the Utah Division of Water Rights, Paradise Park is regulated, permitted, inspected, and enforced to ensure its safety and efficiency. With a high hazard potential and fair condition assessment, the dam is regularly monitored and inspected, with the last inspection conducted in June 2020. Despite its age, Paradise Park continues to play a crucial role in water resource management in the region, providing essential irrigation water for agricultural purposes.

As a vital part of the water infrastructure in the area, Paradise Park serves as a key resource for water enthusiasts and climate advocates. With its historical significance and ongoing maintenance efforts, this dam showcases the importance of sustainable water management practices in ensuring the resilience of water resources in the face of changing climate conditions. Whether for irrigation or environmental conservation, Paradise Park stands as a symbol of the intersection between water resource management and climate adaptation.

Year Completed

1924

Dam Length

1500

River Or Stream

PARADISE CREEK

Primary Dam Type

Earth

Hydraulic Height

37

Drainage Area

3.4

Nid Storage

4060

Structural Height

42

Hazard Potential

High

Nid Height

42
       
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Condition Assessment

Satisfactory
No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.

Hazard Potential Classification

High
Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.